Minnesota Twins SS Danny Santana (knee) appeared to be shaken up somewhat after Detroit Tigers SS Andrew Romine slid hard into second base in an attempt to break up a double play Saturday, Sept. 27. Santana's right knee collided with Romine's head and both players were eventually removed from the game, although not immediately. Santana was back in the starting lineup Sunday, Sept. 28.

Detroit Tigers SS Eugenio Suarez (knee) is sitting out due to a sore left knee Thursday, June 5. He injured the knee on an awkward slide into second base Wednesday, June 4. SS Andrew Romine (shoulder) appeared to hurt his shoulder while diving for a ball Wednesday, but he was able to suit up and play Thursday.

Fantasy Tip: Suarez isn't the defender that Andrew Romine is, but he has much more upside with the lumber. Romine has been struggling at the plate, so Suarez could see some starts in order to get some offensive production from the position. Consider him in AL-only leagues for middle infield depth.

Detroit Tigers SS Jose Iglesias (shins) has officially been ruled out for the rest of the season. He's recovering from stress fractures in both of his shins. "We do not plan on having Iglesias back with us this year," general manager Dave Dombrowski said, adding that Iglesias "is progressing as projected, but we do not think he will be ready at any point this season." SS Andrew Romine has been starting at shortstop and his hitting just .200 with a .252 OPS in 39 games. SSs Eugenio Suarez or Hernan Perez may be called up eventually.

Fantasy Tip: You can now officially cut bait from Iglesias in all redraft leagues if you were holding out hope for a late-season return. Romine, because of his offensive deficiencies, should only be owned in AL leagues.

The Detroit Tigers have released SS Alex Gonzalez. "We need to have a little more range defensively at shortstop," general manager Dave Dombrowski said. "We just didn't see it there and didn't see it getting better so we figured it was time to make the move." In a corresponding move, INF Danny Worth had his contract purchased from Triple-A Toledo.

Fantasy Tip: In addition to displaying limited range, Gonzalez was only batting .167 (5-for-30) at the time of his release. Light-hitting SS Andrew Romine, who had been in a platoon with Gonzalez, will see most of the action at the position.

Free-agent SS Stephen Drew (Red Sox) is open to signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, according to a person familiar with Drew's thinking. Drew is believed to want $14 million on a one-year contract. For now, SS Andrew Romine figures to share shortstop duties with SSs Danny Worth or Hernan Perez. Drew would likely want to wait until after opening day to sign, so that there won't be compensation attached to his name when he becomes a free agent the following season.

Fantasy Tip: Romine and Worth are probably Detroit's best options, but they're both defensive-minded shortstops. If Detroit isn't satisfied, they could look to sign Stephen Drew. A platoon could develop between Worth and Romine, meaning they're only valuable in deep AL-only leagues.